Dhanaulti

Dhanaulti
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Dhanaulti Location of Dhanaulti in Uttarakhand and India
Coordinates	30°27′N 78°15′E / 30.45°N 78.25°E / 30.45; 78.25Coordinates: 30°27′N 78°15′E / 30.45°N 78.25°E / 30.45; 78.25
Country	India
State	Uttarakhand
District(s)	Tehri Garhwal
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 2,286 metres (7,500 ft)
Codes • Telephone • +91-135

Dhanaulti also known as Dhanolti, is a hill station 24 km (15 mi) from the popular hill station of Mussoorie, and 29 km (18 mi) from Chamba, as it is situated between the two.^[1]

It is situated at an altitude of 2286m, and is known for its quiet environs amidst the alpine forests of Deodar, Rhododendron and Oak.

Climate

The summer temperatures in the town, range from 32°C to 7.5°C, while winter temperatures remain between 7°C and 1°C.

Places of interest

• ECO-Park.It is the main attraction of Dhanaulti. It has been developed recently. It houses a protected patch of small forest containing Deodar Trees.There is an entry fee of Rs 15 For Adults and Rs 10 for Children.

Surkanda Devi Mandir

• Surkanda Devi Temple - 8 km (5.0 mi). From Dhanaulti, on the road towards Chamba lies the Surkanda Devi Temple, famous for its Ganga Dussehra fair in autumn. It is part of the Devi Darshan triangle, which offers trekking opportunities around Dhanaulti - Surkanda Devi, Chandrabadni and Kunjapuri.

• Himalayan Weavers. Located on Mussoorie-Dhanaulti Road are the Himalayan Weavers who produce hand-woven shawls, stoles, scarves and throws using only natural dyes and wool, eri silk and pashmina. Their aim is to produce high quality handloom products, popularize the use of environmentally friendly natural dyes and provide a market for craft products made in the Himalayan region. [2]

• Aaloo Khet (Potato Farm)– a Government Potato Farm, also a popular sunrise view point.

Transport

It is 325 km (202 mi) from Delhi, an 8-9 hrs drive away. The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport 82 km (51 mi) away, near Dehradun, and nearest railway head is at Dehradun, 66 km (41 mi) away.

A panorama of Garhwal Himalaya from Dhanaulti

Pictures

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  View from Dhanaulti, Uttarakhand

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  Terrace fields near Dhanaulti

References

1. ^ [1] Places of Interest Official website of Tehri Garhwal district

External links

• Dhanaulti - How to Reach
• Mussoorie Tourism -: The Queen Of Hill Stations - Detailed Information
• Places in Dhanaulti
• Dhanaulti at wikimapia
• Dhanaulti Travel Guide